Chicken & Feta Koftas with Greek Salad & Tzatziki

These chicken koftas are fresh, flavourful and brilliantly easy to make. The feta keeps them juicy, while the cumin, chilli and harissa give them a gentle warmth and freshness.

Serve with a crunchy Greek-style salad and cool tzatziki, this is one of those balanced meals that feels colourful, satisfying and nourishing without being heavy.

Recipe Overview

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cook time: 25 minutes

• Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the Chicken Koftas

• 250g chicken mince

• 50g feta, finely crumbled

• 1 egg

• 1 small red onion, finely diced

• 1 small red chilli, finely diced (optional)

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tsp harissa paste

• 1 tsp olive oil

For the Greek Salad

• 150g cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cucumber, chopped

• ½ red onion, finely sliced

• 50g feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Squeeze of lemon juice or splash of red wine vinegar

For the Tzatziki

• 100g Greek yoghurt

• ¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• ½ garlic clove, grated

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Small squeeze of lemon juice

• Fresh mint or dill, chopped (optional)

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine all the kofta ingredients. Mix well.

2. Shape into 4–6 sausage-shaped koftas.

3. Preheat oven to 200c . Place koftas on a baking tray drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, make the tzatziki by combining the Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Stir well and season to taste.

5. For the salad, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar, then top with crumbled feta.

6. Serve the warm koftas with the Greek salad and tzatziki on the side.

Nutrition (per serving – approx)

• Protein: 32g

• Calories: 450 kcal

• Carbohydrates: Low

• Healthy fats: Moderate

• Fibre: Moderate

(Values are approximate and will vary depending on ingredients used.)

Why This Works (60Fit Approach)

This is a balanced, high-protein meal that combines fresh vegetables, healthy fats and satisfying flavour in a really simple way.

You’re getting:

• Protein from chicken, feta and Greek yoghurt

• Fibre and crunch from fresh vegetables

• Healthy fats for fullness, flavour and satisfaction

It’s exactly the kind of meal that leaves you feeling nourished, not sluggish.

60Fit Tip

These freeze brilliantly. Shape the koftas into sausage shapes, place them in a small flat dish and freeze for around 10 minutes before transferring to freezer bags. When you’re ready to cook them, remove from the freezer, place on a baking tray and fully defrost before baking. This helps them keep their shape perfectly.